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Classic Cheese or Pepperoni? Patchogue’s Most Popular Pizza Choices

January 16, 2026 ◆ 3 min read ◆ Nino’s Pizzeria

Cheese or pepperoni. That’s the question we hear more than any other at the counter. People looking for the best pizza in Patchogue NY have plenty of specialty pies to pick from, but these two classics are still the most popular pizza choices in Patchogue by a mile. Everybody has an opinion, and it usually depends on the taste, the occasion, and who’s eating.

If you’ve ever stood there going back and forth between the two, you’ve got company. Here’s how most people end up deciding.

Why Plain Cheese Pizza Never Gets Old

Cheese pizza is simple and familiar, and you always know what you’re getting. A good New York style cheese pizza in Patchogue is really just crust, sauce, and mozzarella, so there’s nowhere for anything to hide. Ours is $16.95 for the pie, or $3 a slice.

Why so many people go with cheese:

  • Kids and adults both eat it
  • It goes with any side
  • It’s easy to share with a group
  • You really taste the crust and the sauce

That’s why plain cheese shows up at so many family dinners, kids’ parties, and big group orders. When you need to keep everybody happy, it’s the safe call.

Why Everybody Loves Pepperoni

Pepperoni gives you more flavor without getting complicated. A classic pepperoni pizza from Patchogue NY has that salty, savory bite, and the edges of the pepperoni tend to curl up and crisp in a hot oven. Most one-topping pies, pepperoni included, are $18.95.

Why pepperoni is so popular:

  • The flavor stands out
  • It’s a taste almost everyone already knows
  • It works for lunch or dinner
  • It holds up well for pickup and delivery

For a lot of people, pepperoni is the sweet spot. Still simple, just with a little more going on.

Cheese or Pepperoni? Picking the Right Pie

Usually it comes down to who you’re feeding:

  • Ordering for kids or the family: Cheese is usually the safest bet
  • Ordering for adults: Pepperoni gives a little more flavor
  • Ordering multiple pizzas: Get some of each and nobody complains

Honestly, getting both is the easiest way to handle a crowd. Every pie we make is the same size, so it’s easy to figure out how many of each you need.

What to Get on the Side

Cheese or pepperoni, a side or two turns a pizza order into a full meal. Most people pick stuff that’s easy to share, like garlic knots ($3.50), mozzarella sticks ($7.95), or wings ($9.95).

Sides make the most sense when you’re:

  • Feeding a group
  • Having people over for game night
  • Turning a quick order into dinner

Why the Simple Pies Still Win

Classic pizzas stay popular for a reason. You know what you’re getting, and there’s nothing to argue about. Specialty pies have their place, and we’ve got plenty on our full pizza menu, but cheese and pepperoni keep leading the pack because they’re just good pizza without the fuss.

Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza in Patchogue

At Nino’s Pizzeria, cheese and pepperoni are two of the pies people order most. Lunch, dinner, delivery, or a party, they’re the ones people keep coming back to. We’re at 580 Medford Ave, just off Route 112, open 11am to 9:30pm Monday through Saturday and noon to 9:30pm on Sunday.

Ready to Order?

If you can’t decide between cheese and pepperoni, you really can’t go wrong. Get one of each and let everybody pick.

Order online at orderninospizzeriamenu.com and get 5% off, or give us a call at (631) 654-4530.

Come eat with us

Dine in at 580 Medford Ave, or order for pickup and delivery across Patchogue.

580 Medford Ave · Patchogue, NY 11772

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